Suba's Recipes

                                      This post explains the preparation of an easy to make vegetable biriyani in pressure cooker. This can be done in less than 30 to 45 minutes including chopping, grinding and cooking. It is a perfect choice for lunch box and travel.  I have already shared another version of biriyani in my blog before.  Below are few other easy to make rice varieties which I have posted in my blog: Vegetable Pulao  Methi Tomato Rice Channa Pulao Spinach Pulao Mint Peas Pulao Tomato Peas Pulao Methi Pulao Peas Pulao Vegetable Biriyani Tawa Pulao

Vegetable Pulao - Easy to prepare one pot meal with the goodness of vegetables. This is a simple version of vegetable pulao which I regularly make at home. It doesn't involve any grinding and has only simple masala flavours. A simple raita and chips/vadam is sufficient for this yummy rice variety. Else you can pair it up with any spicy gravy. This is an excellent lunch box option which can be done within a short time. I make this frequently for my daughter's lunch box. If you prefer a spicier rice version, check my Vegetable Biriyani recipe. For more lunch box options, check my Instagram page.                           

Coriander thogayal is an easy to make thogayal variety. When you have a bunch of coriander leaves which is about to get dry, you can use it to make this dish. Even the stalks of the coriander leaves can be used. I have already shared a thogayal recipe made with mint leaves. This is just another variation, but I have added coconut in this.                 

Onion tomato thokku - a versatile, simple and easy to prepare thokku variety which goes perfect as a side dish for any tiffin item. This can also be mixed with plain rice or even used as a sandwich stuffing. By cooking in oil, this stays good for few days when refrigerated and also is a perfect option for travel purposes. You can make this over the weekend and store it for your weekday purposes.                       

Tomato Garlic Chutney - easy to prepare chutney variety which goes well with any breakfast dish. I already have a onion tomato garlic chutney posted earlier. I just skipped onions in that recipe and tried this. It turned out to be flavourful. Since we grind the paste and saute it well in oil, it can be stored for few days and can also be used for travel purposes.

Thokku is nothing but a thicker version of chutney which is mainly meant for travel and storage purposes. The recipe here uses tomatoes as the main ingredient. This is an easy to prepare thokku variety which goes well with all tiffin items and also curd rice. Since it is a no onion no garlic recipe, it can be used for festival days. We can prepare in bulk in advance and use it for travel purposes too.

Spinach paratha is a healthy roti variety prepared using spinach, which is a rich source of iron. This paratha is an alternative for kids who do not like to eat spinach dal or kootu. This paratha is ideal for travel and lunch boxes as it stays soft.

Mint peas pulao/ Pudina peas pulao is an easy one pot meal prepared using mint leaves and green peas. This is a simple way to include mint in our diet as we grind the leaves and use it in the rice. This pulao is a healthy variety to pack for kids lunch boxes.

Tomato Peas Pulao is a healthy and easy to prepare one pot meal. I have prepared it by making few changes to the vegetable biriyani recipe. It pairs well with a simple raita and is an ideal choice for lunch box and travel.

I have been wanting to try kara chutney for a long time. Even though it has the same ingredients as the regular onion & tomato chutney, the difference is in the amount of red chillies which makes it really spicy. So this chutney is for all spice lovers. It goes very well with all idli and dosa varieties.

Peas pulao is the easiest pulao variety which can be prepared even by beginners in a very short time. I have given a simple version of this pulao without any masala items. You can alter it according to your preference. Since this is a very mild pulao, it is suitable for kids as well. You can pair it up with a rich gravy or dry curry or just with a simple raita. This is ideal for lunch box and travel as well.

Onion tomato capsicum masala is an easy to prepare side dish which can be used in a variety of ways. It can be mixed with rice, as a stuffing for bread sandwich or even as a side dish for roti. This is a simple recipe which even beginners in cooking can try with ease.

Onion tomato garlic chutney is a simple flavourful chutney which is a perfect side dish for all tiffin items including idli, dosa, upma and roti varieties. This is more of a thokku variety(which is slightly thicker than chutney) and is perfect for storage and travel. This chutney tastes best the next day, so you can prepare it the day before and use it.

Vegetable biriyani is an easy to prepare one pot meal and is loaded with flavours. Biriyani is made in a spicy manner as compared to pulao. This is a simple way to make kids eat vegetables. Though it tastes great when served hot, it is still ideal to pack for lunch boxes and travel as well. The recipe I've provided here is how i usually prepare at home using pressure cooker. I regularly make this dish and it is an easy to prepare dish even for beginners.

I came to know about this recipe from this blog .  This pulao is named so because it is prepared in the same tawa as pav bhaji. This is a popular mumbai street food. This dish is prepared using pav bhaji masala and hence it totally has a different flavour from the regular biriyani or pulao. I modified the original recipe to suit our family' s taste. A simple raita will be sufficient to pair with this. This recipe can also be prepared with left over rice.

Methi paratha is a healthy roti variety prepared using fresh fenugreek leaves i.e. methi. Methi has lots of nutritional benefits and can be eaten by even diabetic people. Methi paratha is ideal for travel and lunch boxes as it stays soft.

This post lists the variety of options which can be given as snacks to kids. Based on whether it is a fresh snack given at home or a packed one to school or travel, the options vary. I have collated them based on what i follow for my daughter.

Sponge dosa is thick and soft unlike the regular thin, crisp dosa. I came across this recipe from padhuskitchen blog. It is very easy to prepare and the addition of fenugreek seeds gives the softness and a nice flavour to the dosa. This is ideal for lunch boxes and travel as it stays soft even after 4 to 5 hours of preparation.

This is the most basic batter recipe which is common in every south indian household. It is such a versatile batter recipe which can be used to prepare idli, dosa, uthappam and kuzhi paniyaram. Having a batter like this saves lots of time and effort in preparing breakfast/dinner. Even though it is a basic recipe, I have recorded here with few tips for beginners.